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MATHEMATICS
in this version IN NATURE
Online Module 5
Week: June 21 – 25
Prepared by:
1 RAYNARD NUGUID
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Note on the Seatworks:
▪ There are several seatwork activities in this online module. All are meant
to be graded practice items recorded under Lecture Activities of your
Grades computation.
▪ All seatworks must be included in one file only. Do NOT use iOS or Apple
files. You can use any of the following file options:
▪ a Microsoft document (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
▪ an image file (photo or pic of the paper of your written work)
▪ Use “SW-Module05-YourSurname” as your filename.
▪ Submit the file on the BigSky Dropbox named SEATWORKS.
▪ Target date submission is on or before June 27 / Sunday / 11:59PM.
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Before continuing:
Be sure that you have gone through the previous modules, which are:
➢ Orientation
➢ Defining Mathematics
➢ A Study of Patterns
➢ Mathematical Language
➢ Mathematics in Art
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CONTENTS (You may click on the link to skip to the specific content.)
❑ Quote ❑ Practice Drill

❑ Math in Nature ❑ Seatwork 5.2
❑ The Fibonacci Sequence ❑ Interesting Pattern #2
❑ Leonardo of Pisa ❑ Fibonacci Spiral
❑ Seatwork 5.1 ❑ Seatwork 5.3
❑ Numbers List ❑ The Golden Ratio
❑ Formula ❑ Module Output
❑ Interesting Pattern #1
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“The laws of nature are but the

mathematical thoughts of God.”
-- Euclid
Mathematician
(Father of Geometry)
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MATH IN NATURE
Is there
“Math“
here?
Count the
spirals.
Image source: Picturepartners/Shutterstock. (2019, December 3). Aloe polyphylla, also known as spiral aloe, naturally grows in this distinctive spiral shape [Image ].
Treehugger. https://www.treehugger.com/how-golden-ratio-manifests-nature-4869736
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MATH IN NATURE
Count the
spirals.
5 spirals

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MATH IN NATURE
Count the
spirals.
Image source: Stockphoto. (n.d.). [Photo]. Maths in Nature. https://www.abc.net.au/science/photos/mathsinnature/photo13.htm

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MATH IN NATURE
Count the
spirals.
34 spirals
Image source: Stockphoto. (n.d.). [Photo]. Maths in Nature. https://www.abc.net.au/science/photos/mathsinnature/photo13.htm

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MATH IN NATURE
Another
set of
spirals.
21 spirals
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MATH IN NATURE
Count the
spirals.
Image source: Mobley, G. F. (n.d.). Lobelia [Photo]. Bored Panda. https://www.boredpanda.com/geometry-symmetry-plants-

nature/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

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MATH IN NATURE
Count the
spirals.
13 spirals

MODULE 5
Images source: Fibonacci in Nature [Photo]. (n.d.). Go Figure. http://gofiguremath.org/natures-favorite-

math/fibonacci-numbers/fibonacci-in-nature/
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MATH IN
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MATH IN NATURE

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MATH IN NATURE
The numbers seen from the previous nature examples are:
1 3 8 21
2 5 13 34
 Question: What is common between these numbers?
 Answer: The numbers are part of the Fibonacci Sequence. It is

one of the most famous mathematical sequences.
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THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE

 Considered to be “Nature’s Blueprint” by many.
 It is created by the addition of the two previous numbers
starting with 1 and 1.
1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, …
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 Named after the Italian mathematician Leonardo of Pisa who
was also known as Fibonacci.
 The book he wrote is Liber Abaci, which translates to Book of
Calculations.
 It was said that Fibonacci worked on a
math problem that involves the breeding
patterns of rabbits.
Image source: Leonardo Fibonacci [Photo]. (n.d.). The Story of Mathematics. https://www.storyofmathematics.com/medieval_fibonacci.html
Teacher: Mr. Raynard Nuguid

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SEATWORK 5.1
Watch this: https://youtu.be/sjQlW6cH3Ko
A. Give your best explanation for how the Fibonacci

numbers are exhibited in the breeding patterns of rabbits.
B. Draw a diagram of your own version that shows the
breeding patterns of rabbits.
Tip: Re-watch the video as many times as necessary. Turn the captions on to
have subtitles if you are having problems keeping up with the dialogue.
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 The first 22 numbers are:
1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89,

144, 233, 377, 610, 987, 1597, 2584,
4181, 6765, 10946, 17711, …
 More numbers can be added to the list just by applying the
method of adding consecutive numbers.
 Copy this on paper as you will need it on the next slides.
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 There is a formula for solving a specific Fibonacci number
without the need of creating a sequence. Here it is:
𝑛 𝑛
1+ 5 1− 5
−
𝑛𝑡ℎ number = 2 2
5
 The “n” in the formula is the specific number in the sequence.
For example, if you want the 19th Fibonacci number, n = 19. In
the formula itself, the “n” is used as an exponent.
 If you are good with a calculator, this is easily used to solve
any Fibonacci number.
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PRACTICE DRILL (Non-graded)
 Using the formula, solve for the 11th and 20th Fibonacci
numbers.
𝑛 𝑛
1+ 5 1− 5
−
𝑛𝑡ℎ number = 2 2
5
 Looking back at the list of numbers, we know the 11th number

is 89, while the 20th is 6765. Use the formula and see for yourself
that the formula is accurate.
 Choose other numbers on the list for more calculation drills.
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Interesting patterns involving the Fibonacci numbers
#1:
“Every natural number is the sum of Fibonacci
numbers where no number is used more than once.”
▪ Natural numbers are positive numbers without decimals or

fractions.
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 “Every natural number is the sum of Fibonacci numbers
where no number is used more than once.”
6=5+1
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 “Every natural number is the sum of Fibonacci numbers
where no number is used more than once.”
84
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84
−? ?
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84
−55
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84
−55
29
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84
−55
29
−21
8
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84
−55 Fibonacci
29
−21 Fibonacci
8 Fibonacci
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84
−55 Fibonacci
29
−21 Fibonacci
8 Fibonacci
84 = 55 + 21 + 8 (our final answer)

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12543
−10946 When solving, take note of
1597 Fibonacci when to stop. Every time you
subtract, check the result.
If it is a Fibonacci number,
you stop, and take all
numbers in red and the very
last number on where you
stopped.
12543 = 10946 + 1597
(final answer)
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5516 115
There is no step-by-step explanation
−4181 −89 of the solution here, but this is a
good example to practice with.
1335 26
−987 −21
348 5
−233
115 5516 = 4181 + 987 + 233 + 89 + 21 + 5
(final answer)
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 Break down each number into the sum of Fibonacci numbers

without repetition. These are practice items as you will find the
answers on the next slide.
a) 49 = ?
b) 1000 = ?
c) 2119 = ?
d) 3456 = ?
e) 11990 = ?
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 Answers:
a) 49 = 34 + 13 + 2
b) 1000 = 987 + 13
c) 2119 = 1597 + 377 + 144 + 1
d) 3456 = 2584 + 610 + 233 + 21 + 8
e) 11990 = 10946 + 987 + 55 + 2
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SEATWORK 5.2
 Break down each number into the sum of Fibonacci
numbers without repetition.
 Show complete subtraction solution technique.
a) 343 = ?
b) 2345 = ?
c) 9370 = ?
d) 18000 = ?
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Interesting patterns involving the Fibonacci numbers:
#2
“Fibonacci squares combine to form rectangles.”
▪ A Fibonacci square is a square that uses a Fibonacci number as

measurement.
▪ For example, a 1x1 square is a Fibonacci square because 1 is a
Fibonacci number. Other examples are 8x8, 13x13, etc.
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THE FIBONACCI PATTERNS

 “Fibonacci
squares
combine to
form perfect
rectangles.”
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 “Fibonacci
squares
combine to
form perfect
rectangles.”
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 “Fibonacci
squares
combine to
form perfect
rectangles.”
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 “Fibonacci
squares
combine to
form perfect
rectangles.”
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 “Fibonacci
squares
combine to
form perfect
rectangles.”
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 “Fibonacci
squares
combine to
form perfect
rectangles.”
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 What happens, if instead of 5x5,
we use a 4x4 square?
 If we force to use a 4x4 square,
we will not get a perfect
rectangle. In fact, even if we try
to rearrange the squares, we will
not get it to form a rectangle.
 This happens because 4 is not a
Fibonacci number.
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 “Fibonacci
squares form a
spiral pattern.”
 From 1 to 8:

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 “Fibonacci
squares form a
spiral pattern.”
 From 1 to 13:

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 “Fibonacci
squares form a
spiral pattern.”
 From 1 to 21:

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THE NAUTILUS
The Fibonacci spiral can be seen a lot in nature. The cross-section
of a nautilus shell, a sea creature, is where it is the most obvious.
And yes, the spiral perfectly aligns with the Fibonacci squares.
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SEATWORK 5.3
1. Watch this: https://youtu.be/SjSHVDfXHQ4
Among the things discussed in the video, name one that
fascinated you the most and why?
2. The quote from Euclid on one of the opening slides: “The laws of
nature are but the mathematical thoughts of God.” After going
through most of this lecture presentation, give your best
interpretation of what Euclid meant by it.
3. Who is Euclid? Give at least one of his contributions to

mathematics.
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THE GOLDEN RATIO

 Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Ratio
5 ÷ 3 = 1.6666 …
13 ÷ 8 = 1.6250 The Golden Ratio
34 ÷ 21 = 1.6190 … Is
89 ÷ 55 = 1.6181 … 1.61803
233 ÷ 144 = 1.6180 …
610 ÷ 377 = 1.61803 …
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THE GOLDEN RATIO

 Represented by Φ (Phi)
 The value is:
1+ 5
Φ=
2
Φ = 1.61803
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MODULE OUTPUT
The Golden Ratio can be found in nature. Will you find it in you?
➢ Minor Output #3 – “Are you Golden?”

o For this module’s output you will be making measurements of parts of
your face and compute to see if the Golden Ratio will show.
o Deadline is June 27 (Sun), 11:59PM.
o Complete details and instructions are found at:
BigSky → Content → Table of Contents → Module 5: Mathematics in Nature
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DEADLINES TO TAKE NOTE OF:
 June 27 / Sunday / 11:59PM

• Seatwork #5
 June 27 / Sunday / 11:59PM

• Minor Output #3
• Major Output #3 (A reminder from Module 4)
*You may submit anytime before the deadline.
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Note on the Seatworks:

❑ Quote ❑ Practice Drill

Lecture starts on the next slide ⟹

“The laws of nature are but the

Copyright © 2020 De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. All rights reserved.

Image source: Stockphoto. (n.d.). [Photo]. Maths in Nature. https://www.abc.net.au/science/photos/mathsinnature/photo13.htm

Image source: Stockphoto. (n.d.). [Photo]. Maths in Nature. https://www.abc.net.au/science/photos/mathsinnature/photo13.htm

Image source: Mobley, G. F. (n.d.). Lobelia [Photo]. Bored Panda. https://www.boredpanda.com/geometry-symmetry-plants-

Copyright © 2020 De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2020 De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. All rights reserved.

Images source: Fibonacci in Nature [Photo]. (n.d.). Go Figure. http://gofiguremath.org/natures-favorite-

Copyright © 2020 De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. All rights reserved.

 Question: What is common between these numbers?

 Answer: The numbers are part of the Fibonacci Sequence. It is

THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE

1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, …

THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE

Teacher: Mr. Raynard Nuguid

A. Give your best explanation for how the Fibonacci

THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE

1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89,

THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE

PRACTICE DRILL (Non-graded)

 Looking back at the list of numbers, we know the 11th number

THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE

▪ Natural numbers are positive numbers without decimals or

THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE

THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE

THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE

THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE

THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE

THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE

THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE

THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE

84 = 55 + 21 + 8 (our final answer)

THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE

THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE

PRACTICE DRILL (Non-graded)

 Break down each number into the sum of Fibonacci numbers

PRACTICE DRILL (Non-graded)

THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE

▪ A Fibonacci square is a square that uses a Fibonacci number as

THE FIBONACCI PATTERNS

THE FIBONACCI PATTERNS

THE FIBONACCI PATTERNS

THE FIBONACCI PATTERNS

THE FIBONACCI PATTERNS

THE FIBONACCI PATTERNS

THE FIBONACCI PATTERNS

THE FIBONACCI PATTERNS

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THE FIBONACCI PATTERNS

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THE FIBONACCI PATTERNS

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3. Who is Euclid? Give at least one of his contributions to

THE GOLDEN RATIO

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